Digitalization Of Hospitals A Comparative Study Between Malaysia And United Kingdom

Abstract

The digitalization of hospitals represents a fundamental transformation in the healthcare sector, where information technology (IT) is integrated into all aspects of hospital management, from clinical care and administration to financial and operational systems. A digital hospital utilizes electronic communication systems, artificial intelligence, and networked medical devices to enhance coordination among healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes. However, the increasing reliance on digital systems introduces significant challenges, particularly data privacy and cybersecurity risks. For instance, cyberattacks targeting hospitals in Europe and Asia have revealed vulnerabilities that threaten both data integrity and patient safety.

This paper examines the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the digitalization of hospitals in Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK). It adopts a doctrinal legal research methodology, supported by comparative, analytical, and jurisprudential approaches, to assess the adequacy of existing laws in protecting patient data and ensuring ethical digital healthcare practices.